"Coming out of the retreat, they need to have a united front about what exactly the repeal bill is going to look like and how that process is going to go", he said.

May planned to emphasize a strong relationship between the USA and the U.K, according to CNN.

A Republican aide said House Republicans were "nowhere close" to deciding on a replacement for the Affordable Care Act, former Democratic President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law known as Obamacare.

"We have to get on to the serious issue of governing, these other issues are distractions", Rep. Charlie Dent, R-Pa, said. Trump administration officials have said their upcoming plan will include a longstanding conservative proposal to overhaul Medicaid from a guaranteed benefit to a block grant system.

Additionally, a "Queer Rager" dance party - a protest against the anti-LGBTQ agenda found in the GOP Platform and pursued by former Governor Mike Pence in IN - has already started outside the conference venue.

PAUL RYAN: We're going to work with all of our committees that are in charge of health care legislation - the Education and Workforce Committee, the Ways and Means Committee, the Commerce Committee - and we're going to have a full, exhausting conversation at our retreat to go through all of these things.

While many demonstrators were at the hotel to protest the Republicans' agenda, there were a number who conversely expressed their support for Trump.

It is the first trip outside Washington for Trump since he was inaugurated, and his first flight on Air Force One as president.

The president will find most lawmakers "excited" about the possibilities for this year, said Tommy Binion, director of policy outreach at The Heritage Foundation.

Trump promoted his immigration related executive orders, including the building of the border wall. They're having a hard time getting down to business because their new leader, popular vote loser Donald Trump, is, well, what he is.

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, therefore, will not be meeting with the Wharton alum during his short time in the city, 6abc reported. Trump has said he'll announce his nominee next week.

Kenny Luu, a Philadelphia native whose parents came to the country as refugees, said he chose to protest because he wanted to stand up for all marginalized people and to show solidarity with his fellow citizens.

USA existing home sales hit 2016 record despite December slide
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Angry Markeith Loyd makes expletive-laden first appearance
Clayton pulled out her gun and turned to run toward the parking lot when Loyd fired three rounds at her, according to police. He was injured during the arrest and spent 21 hours in the hospital before he was taken to the Orange County Jail.

IRS says to expect changes in filings
You can find the site that's most convenient for you by calling 311, searching this interactive map or texting "taxes" to 42033. Pay as much as you can and then set up a payment agreement with the Department of Revenue for the balance.

Tornado leaves four dead in Mississippi
Four people died after the twister blew through the city and surrounding area, Forrest County Coroner Butch Benedict said. He says the city does not yet have an estimate on how many buildings are damaged or destroyed. "Avoid windows.

Gambia's Barrow to take oath in Senegal
Senegal has allegedly deployed troops in the Gambia after President Yahya Jammeh refused to leave his post. Jammeh has ignored a midnight deadline to leave office and honor the results of a December election.